Nicolasa Ruiz

Age 92, Passed away Friday April 12, 2013 at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Ruiz was preceded by husband, Salvador Ruiz and two sons, Anthony and Joseph; parents, Joe and Perfedia Lopez. She leaves behind her beloved children, Roberto Ruiz, Thomas Ruiz, Elaine Ruiz, Augustine Ruiz and wife, Julie, Gary Ruiz all of Albuquerque; sister Marie of Denver Colorado; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Nicolasa was born September 10, 1920 to Joe and Perfedia Lopez in Pueblo Colorado. She later met and married Salvador Ruiz. They relocated to New Mexico and settled in Albuquerque in 1958. She worked in domestics and apparel at McClellans and Bella Hess department store. After retiring she devoted her time to "Our Lady of the Assumption Church" where she had been a communicate member since 1958. She suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis, but insisted on being independent and taking care of herself until Saturday, April 6, 2013 when she had a massive stroke. On April 12, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. the Angels carried her home to Jesus. She was loved very much and will be greatly missed. "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, April 18, 2013 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Visitation will be one hour prior. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87174. Please visit our online guestbook for Nicolasa at FrenchFunerals.comFRENCH - Lomas10500 Lomas Blvd. NE(505) 275-3500